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The cheapest and fastest trains from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

$331

Average price

$331

Fastest journey

21 h 5 m

Average duration

21 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

1021 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC will cost around $331 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $331.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Milwaukee, WI for Washington, DC on Mon, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 1021 km distance in an average of 21 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 h 5 m .

On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 21 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

09:00PM21h05

Milwaukee, WI

06:05PMWashington, DC

$3311One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 52m.

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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€235 Average price	€307 Average price	€167 Average price Cheapest
23h 34m Average duration 23h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 52m Average duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 26h 16m Average duration 1d 25h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC

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Trains from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 23h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $169 (€138) but you can travel from only $113 (€92) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $113 (€92)

Distance

634 miles (1021 km)

Average train duration

23h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

$169 (€138)

Trains per day

Fastest train

21h 5m

First train

10:00

Last train

16:05

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $113 (€92)

Train companies: Amtrak from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Washington, DC from Milwaukee, WI from $162 (€132). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Washington, DC from Milwaukee, WI, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 21 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $162

FAQs: Trains from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC.

Cheap train tickets from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC can start from as little as $136 (€111) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC is $322 (€262); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC train travel time is 21 h 5 min for the 633 mile (1021 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC leaves at 10: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC leaves at 4: 05 PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC by train is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC including taking a bus, train or flight.